Tears in Heaven

song by Clapton

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"Tears in Heaven" is a song by British musician Eric Clapton, released in 1992 on his Unplugged album. The song gained significant recognition, winning song and record of the year at the 1993 Grammy Awards, with Unplugged also named album of the year. Clapton wrote the song following the death of his son.12

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…featured the chart hit “Tears in Heaven,” written after the death of his son—and From the Cradle (1994). At the 1993 Grammy Awards ceremony, “Tears in Heaven” won for both song and record of the year, and Unplugged was named album of the year. Clapton also explored his musical…
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…featured the chart hit “Tears in Heaven,” written after the death of his son—and From the Cradle (1994). At the 1993 Grammy Awards ceremony, “Tears in Heaven” won for both song and record of the year, and Unplugged was named album of the year. Clapton also explored his musical…
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